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And therein lies the nosological pickle: The symptoms of culture-bound syndromes often overlap with more general, known psychiatric conditions that are universal in nature, such as schizophrenia, body dysmorphia, and social anxiety.

From Slate • Jul. 11, 2011

In nosological terms, precise definitions are exceedingly important, however, since younger persons' perceptions of "old" may vary; it's unclear in such cases if we're talking about, say, Sex and the City-old or Golden Girls-old.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2011

He publishes this collection once a year, and adds some nosological articles.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin

It has been thought that in the latter part of the last century some cases of this disease were seen and described, although their nosological value was unrecognized.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

The state of the blood in this disease is one of peculiar interest, dominating as it does its whole pathology and determining its nosological position.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various